Beyoncé is LIFE

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Cover of 'Beyoncé is Life' by Kathleen Perricone, illustrated by Kelly Smith
Beyoncé illustration for the book, 'Beyoncé is Life,' by Kathleen Perricone.

A third exciting publication has just launched for 2024 - ‘Beyoncé is Life,’ by Kathleen Perricone, features 30+ illustrations (by yours truly) of Beyoncé’s most iconic ensembles throughout her career.
It was an absolute DELIGHT to delve into the archives and revisit so many core-memory sartorial moments – from the 00’s, especially!

This book is one in a series of uniquely illustrated editions, each chronicling the evolution of some of our most beloved pop-culture figures.
I’m truly honoured to be one of the few artists lending their hand to these icons of style!

Stay tuned for perhaps one more book on the horizon…*wink*

In the meantime you can find ‘Beyoncé is Life’ in all good bookstores both bricks and mortar and online! Click here for more info!

gala LUXURY

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A most wonderful commission for the German edition of Gala and their special ‘Luxury’ issue for 2023. The article by David Baum is about Modern Etiquette and the brief was to juxtapose 18th century Royal/Courtier fashion with 2023 street-wear style; it’s Marie Antoinette meets Venice Beach.
(In Ralph Lauren no less.)
You’ll notice this illustration is also a play on my ‘Sea Side’ piece from last year as the client really loved the composition and playful nature of the image!
I love how this turned out and send a big thanks to Werner Mink and Derya Serindag for commissioning it and being so great to work with.
If you keep scrolling you’ll see a little self portrait I was also asked to do for the contributor page.
Playing with the 2023 notion of social media filters, I utilised Instagram for some extra reference pic pizzazz!
The issue is out NOW.

CHRISTMAS BREAK

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That's a *WRAP* (ba-doom-ching) on Christmas for another year, folks!
I'm now OUT for the holidays. My print shop will re-open after Christmas, but I will remain quiet up until the New year.

Thank you all so much for your print orders and supporting my little shop, and in turn myself, at this time of year!  It's such a privilege to be able to share my work with you all and I hope that any of my ladies that have found their way under your tree this year are enjoyed for many years to come!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, and wherever you are, whatever you celebrate, may your holiday be safe, happy and full of love! x